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One Year of Congestion Pricing: Impact and Developments

One year after implementing congestion pricing in Manhattan, traffic has decreased significantly, leading to faster commutes, safer streets, and increased transit ridership, though some residents feel the financial burden and personal impacts. The program has generated substantial revenue for transit improvements and appears to have positive effects on city life, with ongoing questions about its impact on air quality.

10 days ago•Source: The New York Times

Austin Parks Board Approves Controversial Zilker Park Vision Plan.

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2.095 min•2 years ago

Austin Parks Board Approves Controversial Zilker Park Vision Plan.

The Zilker Park Vision Plan, which includes three new parking garages, a land bridge over Barton Springs Road, a welcome plaza, and new hike and bike trails, has been approved by the Austin Parks Board and will head to Austin City Council this summer. The plan faced pushback from the public, with concerns raised about the amount of new construction and the impact on the park. The plan is a guide and does not include detailed design, construction plans, or budgeting for the future of the park.

via KXAN.com

NYC's Trash Solution: Containerized Collection to End Sidewalk Garbage Mountains.

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2.5 min•2 years ago

NYC's Trash Solution: Containerized Collection to End Sidewalk Garbage Mountains.

via New York Post

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